Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Niagara Falls features a humid continental climate (Dfb). Temperatures typically range between -2 °C (28 °F) and 23 °C (73 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -19 °C (-3 °F) or can rise to as high as 32 °C (90 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1119 mm (44.1 inches) and receives 154 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Niagara Falls enjoys an average of 2838 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 3 minutes to 15 hours 16 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Niagara Falls are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 19 to 23 °C (67 - 73 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -2 to 1 °C (28 - 34 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Niagara Falls experiences 44 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 90 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 14°C (58°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
Mean maximum | 10°C (51°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
28°C (84°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
Average high | 0°C (33°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
Daily mean | -2°C (28°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
Average low | -5°C (23°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
Mean minimum | -14°C (7°F) |
-14°C (8°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
Minimum | -19°C (-1°F) |
-19°C (-3°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-18°C (0°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada with other places around the world.
Niagara Falls usually has the most precipitation in April, July and October, with an average of 14 rainy days and 123 mm (4.8 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Niagara Falls are January, March and September. On average, 75 mm (2.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 77 (3.0) | 82 (3.2) | 72 (2.8) | 116 (4.6) | 101 (4.0) | 81 (3.2) | 125 (4.9) | 83 (3.3) | 75 (3.0) | 128 (5.0) | 87 (3.4) | 91 (3.6) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 15 |
The sunniest months in Niagara Falls are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 14 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Niagara Falls: January, February and December receive an average of 4 hours 6 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 107 | 150 | 231 | 240 | 291 | 340 | 348 | 344 | 303 | 206 | 157 | 115 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 25m | 10h 32m | 11h 57m | 13h 25m | 14h 39m | 15h 16m | 14h 56m | 13h 50m | 12h 26m | 10h 59m | 9h 42m | 9h 3m |
Niagara Falls experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Niagara Falls UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Niagara Falls. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Niagara Falls's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.